Migraine

Five health remedies you grew up believing, debunked

Have you ever been told that ice-creams in winter can make you catch a cold? Or eating spicy foods may cause stomach ulcers? You are not alone.

Experience: What not to say to someone with migraine

I am sharing my experiences here in the hope that it will help you deal more sensitively with someone who’s living with migraine.

Estrogen versus testosterone: Why migraines affect women more than men and what can patients do to control it

While estrogen makes women more susceptible to migraines, testosterone seems to protect men from it.

96% of the global population gets headaches: Here’s a quick look at headaches, by type and prevalence

Close to half the world’s adult population gets a headache every year. Though usually not serious, headaches should also not be taken too lightly.

Emotionally abused kids prone to migraine attacks

Children who are emotionally abused are more likely to experience migraine as they mature, says a study.

Now, neck implant may help ease chronic migraine pain

Researchers have developed a neck implant which stimulates nerves at the back of the head to ease chronic migraine.

'Ice cream headaches' might offer clues to migraines

Researchers from the Harvard Medical School discovered that eating ice cream or really chilled soft drinks can trigger crushing headaches in some people, momentarily freezing the brain.

Suffer from severe migraine? Try aerobics instead of drugs

Regular aerobic exercise worked just as well as relaxation therapy or the antiepileptic drug topiramate in preventing migraine headaches in a Swedish trial.